144 - Rare gilded bronze clock depicting "Diana's Chariot," early 19th century

Rare gilded bronze clock depicting "Diana's Chariot," early 19th century An unusual early 19th-century French ormolu figural clock, "Diana's Chariot" A Paris The case depicts the unusual reindeer of Diana’s Chariot; the circular dial is modeled after the chariot’s wheel and features an unusual 5-inch dark blue enamel chapter ring with gilt Roman numerals, signed “A Paris” at the top. The skeletonized center reveals the twin-train French movement behind, with finely chased ormolu hands, the twin-train movement featuring an external count wheel and a silk-suspended pendulum, currently ticking and striking. 48 cm high, 55 cm wide, 16 cm deep Footnotes: Provenance Jordi Vergés, Barcelona, October 21, 2013. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: W W The lot is bulky or has characteristics that require it to be picked up from a designated warehouse. Please refer to the “Post-Auction Pickup and Storage” section for more details. Please note that transfer and storage fees will be applied to any lot not collected within 14 days of the sale date. Starting on the 15th day following the sale, storage fees will be the responsibility of the buyer. For further information on this lot, please visit Bonhams.com